California City Rocked by 75 Quakes in 24 Hours as Experts Break down What It Means
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An unusual spurt of seismic activity was witnessed in a quiet California community after 75 measurable earthquakes were felt within a single day. Although the majority of tremors were small, the quick series of shocks cast doubt on the safety, durability of infrastructure, and geological dangers in the long run. Seismic swarms are a natural occurrence in tectonically active areas but such a high level of activity attracts the attention of both residents and the scientific community who want to know what to expect.